Add 70/24 and 18/21
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 18/21
70/24 + 18/21 is 317/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 144/168 = 490 + 144/168 = 634/168 - 634/168 simplified gives 317/84
- So, 70/24 + 18/21 = 317/84
In mixed form: 365/84
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